The Duke and Duchess of Sussex meet children during a visit to Albert Park Primary School in Melbourne on 18 October 2018.
Finn, the school’s waste warrior, gave a pep talk about mulching before they were shown the school’s pet snail.
Two schoolgirls, Chloe and Daisy, were excited to show the Duke and Duchess of Sussex their new find and wanted to know if they would name their snail. The prince didn’t think twice and said, “I think Speedy,” and charmed the girls instantly.
Noah, a 12-year-old, was struck by Harry and Meghan’s calm demeanor and said that they were “so nice,” while Milo (15) said, “I think I’ll definitely be telling my grandkids about this.”
“They were really calm, they weren’t rushed at all … they really listened to us.”
Albert Park Primary School in an environmentally aware school with various projects pertaining to eco-sustainability. The school won the 2018 Sustainable School Award, as well as the 2018 Biodiversity School of the Year Award.
“At Albert Park Primary we aim to develop an understanding of the natural world around us, act in an environmentally aware and sustainable manner in all things we do, and lead in the school and broader community.”